Mangifera foetida
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Mangifera foetida (also called horse mango, malmut, limus, bachang, machang, and kemantan in Borneo) is a species of plant in the family Anacardiaceae.
It is found in wet-land rainforest regions of Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Description
Bachang trees take 6-8 years from planting time to harvest. Propagation is primarily by seed, though budding is also possible.[1]
The fruit are approximately 100-200g and has a very strong smell of turpentine. The ripe fruit contains an irritant that can inflame the lips and mouth.[1]
Uses
In Indonesia, the unripe fruit (after being washed with salt water) is used in vegetable salads (rujak) and in sour pickle (acar).[1] The ripe fruit can also be used to extract the juices or made into jam.
Two known variety found in Borneo that can be very sweet or sour.
Other uses: The seed make good rootstock for grafting other type of mango for it resistant to diseases.
References
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- Our Tropical Garden. Bachang (Mangifera foetida)